August 25, 2021—Ballots are now open for the remaining 2021 SAA section elections! Each section is led by a steering committee dedicated to advancing the group’s particular special interest. Now’s your chance to choose your sections’ next leaders!

SAA members who are eligible to vote in the remaining section elections can cast their votes online through Wednesday, September 8.

August 23, 2021—Hurricane Henri, though recently downgraded to a tropical depression, continues to move across the east coast, as those in middle Tennessee face the aftermath of severe flash flooding. Please share the following resources with any cultural institutions that may need help recovering:

Are you a voracious reader of the professional literature?  Do you have an intrepid curiosity about trends in archives, technology, and affiliated professions?  Are you interested in bringing information about the latest archives resources to your colleagues? 

Apply to be the next Reviews Editor of American Archivist!

August 10, 2021—The Society of American Archivists (SAA) appreciates the recent statement and apology from the American Historical Association (AHA) that was posted in the wake of its open letter to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). AHA’s statement provides greater context to the original letter and was written in response to an immediate outcry from archivists and historians. 

August 5, 2021—A new blog post has been added to Off the Record, the SAA Leaders blog hosted by the SAA President. In "Celebrating Change," SAA President Rachel Vagts shares her President's Message article that originally appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of Archival Outlook. Read the blog post here. 

August 2, 2021—A new blog post has been added to Off the Record, the SAA Leaders blog hosted by the SAA President. In "Meet Jacqualine Price Osafo—SAA’s New Executive Director," Archival Outlook Editor Abigail Christian interviews Jacqualine Price Osafo, SAA's new executive director.

The latest issue of Archival Outlook is now available! In the July/August issue, find resources for supporting the retention and advancement of archivists with disabilities; learn how Brigette Kamsler, archivist at George Washington University, contributed to the renaming efforts of two task forces on campus; and get to know Jacqualine Price Osafo, SAA's new executive director.